By Michael Adkins, Assistant Editor (content)
Sunday, February 5, 2012
2:41 PM
Current situation on the major roads and ports:

M25 - all lanes open and running including the Dartford Crossing
M20 - passable with care
M26 - all lanes open again
M2 - passable with care
The Sheppey Bridge is open and passable with care
A249 Detling Hill - passable with care
A229 Bluebell Hill - passable with care
A299 Thanet Way - passable with care but drifting snow is causing driving problems
Boxley Hill in Maidstone has now re-opened and is passable with care
A274 near Langley - the fallen tree has been cleared and all lanes open
A254 - Ramsgate Road, Margate - passable with care.
Vicarage Lane in Elham is closed in both directions due to ice
Ongoing signal problems at the level crossing in Chilham have caused the barriers to stay down so please avoid the area if you can or expect delays
The main roads into and out of Dover - A20 and Jubilee Way - are passable with care
People using the Port of Dover are advised to check with their ferry operator before travelling and allow extra time for their journey to the Port.
Eurotunnel and ferry operators are operating a full service at this time.
Travelling in France
Due to the weather conditions in France, the French authorities have imposed some vehicle restrictions. HGVs/freight vehicles over 7.5 tonnes and coaches cannot use the A16 and A216 and are being asked to use an alternative route on A26. There are no restrictions on cars.
Train services
All train routes are now open but subject to possible delays. Please check with your rail operator before travelling.
Bus services
There is a limited bus service across the county at this time but the bus operators expect to run more buses as the road conditions improve. Please check with your bus company before travelling
Administrators for Clinton Cards have announced the Birthdays store in Gravesend will definitely be closed while employees at Dartford and Gravesend Clinton Cards stores wait to hear their fate.
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